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NISSAN Leaf
ZE1 / ZE1 (second generation continuing) / ZE1-ZE2 transition / 2020-2025 / 5-door hatchback / Hatchback 5-door
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2020 NISSAN Leaf EM57 (ZE1)
ZE1 / EM57 / 100% electric, 40 kWh lithium-ion battery powering an EM57 electric motor
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Oil type: No engine oil requiredOil capacity: Not applicable; electric motor lubrication sealedRelated: ZE1, EM57
2024 NISSAN Leaf EM61 (ZE1)
ZE1 / EM61 / Single electric motor with front-wheel drive
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Oil type: Electric motor oil filled and sealed; no regular oil changes neededOil capacity: N/A (sealed electric motor system)Related: ZE1 (chassis), EM61 (motor)
2025 NISSAN Leaf EM57 (electric motor) (ZE1-ZE2)
ZE1-ZE2 / EM57 (electric motor) / Fully electric single motor setup with updated EM57 motor for 2025 model year, power and torque depending on market variant
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Oil type: Nissan specific electric motor lubrication fluid for service, typically long life; check local Nissan EV maintenance guidesOil capacity: Not applicable; electric motor uses sealed lubrication system, no routine oil change requiredRelated: ZE1 (2018-2022 code) transitions to ZE2 for 2023+ with updates, EM57 electric motor code replacing previous EM61 for some markets
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | technical-profile | EM57 | Electric motor, no displacement | Electric drivetrain, no fuel system |
| 2024 | technical-profile | EM61 | 0 L (electric motor) | Electric motor with lithium-ion battery pack |
| 2025 | technical-profile | EM57 (electric motor) | N/A (electric motor) | Electric, battery powered 40 kWh or 62 kWh lithium-ion battery packs depending on market and trim |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | EM57 | No engine oil required | Not applicable; electric motor lubrication sealed | Specialized lubrication in gearbox sealed unit; maintenance generally not required or user-serviceable |
| 2024 | EM61 | Electric motor oil filled and sealed; no regular oil changes needed | N/A (sealed electric motor system) | Sealed gearbox; no routine fluid changes required under normal conditions |
| 2025 | EM57 (electric motor) | Nissan specific electric motor lubrication fluid for service, typically long life; check local Nissan EV maintenance guides | Not applicable; electric motor uses sealed lubrication system, no routine oil change required | Sealed; no scheduled service for transmission fluid |
Technical specifications
- Engines: EM57, EM61, EM57 (electric motor)
- Transmissions: None; single-speed reduction gear, None; direct drive electric motor, Specialized lubrication in gearbox sealed unit; maintenance generally not required or user-serviceable, None, Single-speed reduction gear, Sealed gearbox; no routine fluid changes required under normal conditions, None; single-speed fixed reduction gear, N/A
- Tire sizes: 215/50 R17, 215/55 R16, 215/45 R17 (market dependent), 215/50R17, 215/45R18, 215/50 R17 (standard), optional 215/45 R18
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: No engine oil required / Electric motor oil filled and sealed; no regular oil changes needed / Nissan specific electric motor lubrication fluid for service, typically long life; check local Nissan EV maintenance guides
- Transmission fluid: Specialized lubrication in gearbox sealed unit; maintenance generally not required or user-serviceable / Sealed gearbox; no routine fluid changes required under normal conditions / Sealed; no scheduled service for transmission fluid
- Coolant: Estimated approx. 6 liters for battery and inverter cooling systems; varies by market and configuration / Approx. 5 L (coolant system for battery and electric motor; specific volumes depend on market and configuration) / Approx. 3.4 liters (electric motor and battery cooling system), varies slightly by market
- Brake fluid: DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid, service interval approx. every 2 years / DOT 3 or DOT 4 depending on market; check service manual / DOT 3 or DOT 4 recommended; check regional Nissan Leaf maintenance guides
Known problems
- Battery capacity degradation over several years and high mileage
- Thermal management system can require diagnostic checks in hot climates
- Battery degradation over extended lifetime
- Inverter cooling system maintenance
- Battery capacity degradation over time
- Charging port hardware wear
- Brake system wear due to regenerative braking